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Mercedes-Benz Sprinter

White · Diesel · 2002 · 2,151 cc

L55 AESMOT history

L55 AES is a white diesel Mercedes-Benz Sprinter first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 267,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

L55 AES white Mercedes-Benz Sprinter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jan 2027
Mileage
267,134 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
8,055 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L55 AES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes-Benz
Model
Sprinter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,151 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L55 AES was last recorded at 267,134 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 9,781 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2008: 41,472 miles, lower than 146,842 miles on 15 Dec 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassMileage went down
Previous MOT
257,353 miles · 9 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
9,781 miles
Average per year
8,055 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 267,134 miles
  • 2024 – 257,353 miles
  • 2022 – 241,952 miles
  • 2021 – 232,969 miles
  • 2020 – 217,928 miles
  • 2019 – 203,520 miles
  • 2018 – 188,581 miles
  • 2016 – 157,087 miles
  • 2015 – 144,037 miles
  • 2014 – 130,652 miles
  • 2013 – 116,022 miles
  • 2012 – 102,843 miles
  • 2011 – 88,778 miles
  • 2010 – 73,938 miles
  • 2009 – 58,875 miles
  • 2008 – 41,472 miles
  • 2007 – 146,842 miles
  • 2005 – 105,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,134 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,134 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    267,134 miles
    Test number
    219873288679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,353 miles (+8,442)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    257,353 miles
    Test number
    455492770863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass248,911 miles (+6,959)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    248,911 miles
    Test number
    826744847866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass241,952 miles (+8,983)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    241,952 miles
    Test number
    335747062298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass232,969 miles (+15,041)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    232,969 miles
    Test number
    196341203296
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass217,928 miles (+14,408)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    217,928 miles
    Test number
    306228949760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass203,520 miles (+14,939)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,520 miles
    Test number
    791238752891

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass188,581 miles (+14,267)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    188,581 miles
    Test number
    778352773508

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,314 miles (+17,227)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    174,314 miles
    Test number
    830751312408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass157,087 miles (+13,050)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    157,087 miles
    Test number
    306709368187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass144,037 miles (+13,385)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    144,037 miles
    Test number
    127700151132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass130,652 miles (+14,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    130,652 miles
    Test number
    609051164336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass116,022 miles (+13,179)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    116,022 miles
    Test number
    688565753300

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass102,843 miles (+14,065)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    102,843 miles
    Test number
    469364962315
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s steering rack end slight wear
  15. Pass88,778 miles (+14,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,778 miles
    Test number
    925438751334
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  16. Pass73,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    253725160340
    • NoteHand brake quadrant sticking at beginning of travel
  17. Fail73,938 miles (+15,063)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,938 miles
    Test number
    704915160300
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteHand brake quadrant sticking at beginning of travel
  18. Pass58,875 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    283394769371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  19. Fail58,875 miles (+17,403)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,875 miles
    Test number
    482474869385
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
  20. Pass41,472 miles (-105,370)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,472 miles
    Test number
    434752258321
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront plate slight damage
    • NoteOsr light lense cracked
  21. Pass146,842 miles (+1,897)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    146,842 miles
    Test number
    781239847344
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass144,945 miles (+39,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    144,945 miles
    Test number
    901222707057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
  23. Pass105,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    350362045305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L55 AES

Does L55 AES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L55 AES is valid until 5 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L55 AES?
The MOT on L55 AES is valid until 5 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L55 AES done?
L55 AES was recorded at 267,134 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 8,055 miles a year.
Has L55 AES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L55 AES has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2010.
Has the mileage on L55 AES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on L55 AES find?
L55 AES passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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